Loaded and Rolling: International Roadcheck is next week; shipping execs weigh in on rates

CVSA International Roadcheck is next week

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is holding its annual International Roadcheck next Tuesday through Thursday, with a focus on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement. This high-volume, 72-hour enforcement blitz will see some potential violators taking a vacation, often causing localized capacity surges in freight markets as fewer drivers are willing to haul freight for fear of landing a violation and...

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Robot trucks get their own safety inspection treatment

Cop inspecting autonomous truck

Robot trucks are getting their own Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspections because, well, they are not like other trucks.

It took years of work by commercial motor vehicle inspectors, state highway patrols, inspection and enforcement experts, motor carriers, autonomous truck developers and government officials to develop standards to inspect trucks with automated driving systems.

“This is an important step that will facilitate safe and effective deployment of automation,” Kevin Grove,...

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Heads up: International Roadcheck is imminent

Drivers take note: International Roadcheck is May 17-19.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual inspection is only a few days away, but that’s just enough time to take care of a few loose ends.

Reliance Partners Vice President of Safety Brian Runnels encourages drivers to be a bit more thorough with their pre-trip inspections and to take a couple seconds more to check the air in their tires or take a look at their brake linings to save them from a handful of violations.

This year,...

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